The Importance of mentorship and the art of paying it forward
Andrew Thompson looks at the importance of mentors and encouraging the next generation through positive interactions
Entries by Sarah Silsbury
How to sell life-changing shoes
Susannah Davda looks at how a new pair of shoes ‘should’ change your life and how to think beyond the functional to the emotional
Could small or independent businesses help turn the tides?
Andrew Thompson looks at the evolving political, economic and cultural landscape post-pandemic and how it is accelerating trends which will change the footwear industry.
Making every store count ……
This month Susannah Davda looks at how retailers can entice customers back into stores
Drapers Footwear Awards 2021
Full line up of all of this year’s winners
Is sustainability a continuous conversation during a Pandemic?
This month Andrew Thompson questions whether Covid-19 has forced companies to put ideas surrounding sustainability to one side they focus attention on more immediate needs?
How shoe brands can mitigate low SS2021 wholesale orders
This month Susannah Davda looks at ways in which to tackle one of the toughest selling seasons the footwear industry has ever seen.
Regeneration through Home Production and Innovation
This month Andrew Thompson looks at how turning to home production and innovation might help safeguard against further closure of manufacturers, disruption of supply chains and postponed industry events.
Will July 4th mean the return of high heels?
BFA’s Susannah Davda predicts an explosion in ‘party shoes’ as we get ready to celebrate the easing of lockdown.
The Importance of cultivating diversity and Inclusion within Industry
BFA’s Andrew Thompson discusses the hugely important and topical issue of diversity and inclusion in the fashion, retail and sports industry.